San Basilio agli Orti Sallustiani, Baroque church in Trevi district, Rome, Italy.
Description
San Basilio agli Orti Sallustiani is a baroque church in Rome with a facade designed by architect Carlo Francesco Bizzaccheri featuring ornate baroque details. The building serves as a secondary church for the Parish of San Camillo de Lellis and is located on Via Trevi.
History
Construction began in 1660 under the funding of abbot Apolemone Agreste, whose coat of arms decorates the arches of the building. The project was completed in 1682 during the period when baroque architecture shaped Rome.
Culture
The church maintains a link to Byzantine traditions through its use of the Eastern rite in worship services. This practice is kept alive by the local community and sets it apart from other churches in the neighborhood.
Practical
The church opens regularly for services and welcomes visitors during main daytime hours. Since it is an active place of worship, visitors should be respectful and quiet during prayer times.
Did you know?
Inside the church are inscriptions that commemorate monks and priests from the Basilian order, including a memory of Cardinal Basilios Bessarion from the 15th century. These memorials connect the building to a broader history of Byzantine learning in Europe.
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